Education

Education

Scoring Tips

Tip#1

A qualified ride is 8 seconds. The clock starts when the bull's shoulder or flank breaks the plane of the gate and stops when the rider's hand comes out of the rope, the rider touches the ground or the rider's free arm touches the bull.

Tip#2

Four judges rate each rider and each bull on a scale from 1-25. Those points are added together and divided in half to reach a rider score and a bull score of between 0-50. Those numbers are then combined to reach a final ride score between 0-100.

Tip#3

The bull always receives a score, even if the rider is bucked off. His score is based on his degree of difficulty. Judges look for drop in the front end, kick in the back, spin, and direction changes.

Tip#4

A rider only receives a score if he lasts the required 8 seconds. Judges look for control - the ability of the rider to successfully counter the moves of the bull. Spurring is not required, but tends to demonstrate control, and can add points.

Tip#5

If the bull's performance is sub-par (negatively affecting the ride score) or if a foul occurs during the ride (the rider is rubbed against the chute, the bull stumbles, the flank strap detaches, etc.) judges can offer the rider a chance to take a re-ride.

Tip#6

Riders earn points at each Built Ford Tough Series event based on their finish in each round, as well as their overall finish in the event.

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Equipment

Protective Vest

Chaps

Bull Rope

Spurs

PBR Terms

ABBI

ey bee bee ahy

American Bucking Bull, Incorporated. Due to the incredible
popularity of the sport of professional bull riding and the many
celebrity bucking bulls themselves, the PBR developed the official
bucking bred cattle registry, American Bucking Bull, Inc. The ABBI
offers valuable incentives to bull breeders, and preserves the
lineage of today's top PBR bulls.

Announcer

uh-noun-ser

A PBR announcer interprets the action in the arena to the fans
attending the live event. Knowing updated stats on the bulls, bull
riders and stock contractors is crucial to a PBR announcer's job.
Some PBR events employ just one announcer, while others may employ
up to three.

Arena

uh-ree-nuh

The arena is the area in which the bull riding action takes
place. The arena size depends upon the size and shape of the
hosting venue, but a PBR arena typically averages 85 feet by 140
feet. The steel bucking chutes, panels, gates and posts that
encircle the arena collectively weigh 50,000 pounds and, when
assembled, equal 1,800 feet or six football fields worth of
connected steel. The steel materials travel from event to event on
a 53-foot long flat bed trailer pulled by a semi-truck.

Arena Director

uh-ree-nuh dih-rek-ter

The arena director is tasked with keeping the pace of the
competition flowing by balancing the production elements in the
arena with the competitive elements in and behind the bucking
chutes. The arena director's role is especially critical during
live televised events when television commercial breaks interrupt
the live competition.

Average

av-er-ij

The term "average," when used in PBR context, is synonymous with
"aggregate." It often is used to describe a rider's total event
score on however many bulls he attempted at a given event (not
including rerides). For example, a rider who scored 80 points on
each of his three bulls has an average score of 240 points.

Style notes: When referring to a rider's total event
score, it is more accurate to use "total score on xx bulls" (the
"xx" indicates however many rounds in which a rider competed). If
he competed in three rounds but successfully only rode two bulls,
it is still most accurate to say "in three rounds." For example, if
a particular rider scores 80 points, 90 points, and 0 points, in
three consecutive rounds at a given event, his total score is "170
points on three bulls."

"Away from his Hand"

uh-wey fruhm hiz hand

Bull riders use the term "away from his hand" or "away from my
hand" to describe the scenario in which a bull is spinning in the
direction opposite a rider's riding hand.

Example: A right-handed bull rider on a bull that spins
to the left is riding a bull "away from his hand."

Back Pens

bak penz

Located behind the arena's bucking chutes are the back pens, a
maze of steel panels that serve as a holding and loading area for
the bulls that await competition.

Barrelman

bar-uhl man

A barrelman's duty is to entertain the crowd during the "down
time" that is inherent to the sport of bull riding. When bulls are
being loaded, or the show is on hold due to live television breaks,
a barrelman takes over and amuses spectators with impromptu dance
routines or comical dialogue with the event's announcers. The
barrelman often hangs around a custom-made barrel placed in the
arena's center. The barrel not only protects the barrelman from a
charging bull, but also provides bull riders with an island of
safety if they are bucked off far from the arena fence or bucking
chutes.

Bell

bel

see Bull Rope

Belt Buckle

belt buhk-uhl

see Gold Buckle

Bodacious

boh-dey-shuhs

Bodacious is among the most famed bulls in PBR history. The
1,900-pound Charbray bull was notorious for injuring some of PBR's
most talented champions including 1995 PBR World Champion Tuff
Hedeman, who was matched with Bodacious in the final round of the
1995 PBR World Championships. Several jumps into the match-up,
Hedeman's face collided with the back of Bodacious' head,
shattering dozens of Hedeman's facial bones. Bodacious, owned by
Texas stock contractor Sammy Andrews, was retired from competition
in December of 1995, and died of natural causes in 2000 at the age
of 12.

Breeding Programs

bree-ding proh-gramz

The success of bucking bull breeding programs across North
America has proven that genetics is the most prevalent factor is
determining a bull's desire and ability to buck. For years, finding
a good bucking bull among a herd of common sale barn bovines was a
frustrating matter of chance for stock contractors since a bull
will only buck if he possesses the innate desire and natural
instinct to do so. Today, that instinct is being pinpointed through
genetics, and the science of breeding great bucking bulls has made
the business of owning bucking bulls one that requires money and
patience rather than sheer luck.

Bucked Off

buhkt awf

A bull rider who is "bucked off" is thrown from the bull before
the required eight seconds expire. The rider consequently does not
earn a score.

Bucking Chute

buhking shoot

see Chute

Built Ford Tough Championship Round

bilt fohrd tuhf cham-pee-uhn-ship round

The Built Ford Tough Championship Round is the
champion-determining round of competition at each Built Ford Tough
Series event. A bull rider advances to the Built Ford Tough
Championship Round by finishing among the 15 highest-scoring riders
in the event's preliminary rounds. Just as the Built Ford Tough
Championship Round features the event's 15 best bull riders, it
also features an event's 15 most difficult bulls as determined by
PBR's Livestock Director.

Built Ford Tough Series Points

bilt fohrd tuhf seer-eez points

The title of PBR Built Ford Tough Series World Champion annually
goes to the rider with the most Built Ford Tough Series Points
accumulated throughout the season. This point system ensures that
the most consistent rider throughout an entire season is crowned
the undisputed Built Ford Tough Series World Champion. Built Ford
Tough Series Points are awarded only at Built Ford Tough Series
events and are calculated by the score of the bull ride plus bonus
points for the position in which a rider finishes in each round and
overall at each event.

Style notes: "Points" should be capitalized when used
as part of the name "Built Ford Tough Series." If referring to
points without reference to the official title of "Built Ford Tough
Series Points," capitalization is not necessary.

Built Ford Tough Series Points Standings

bilt fohrd tuhf seer-eez points stan-dingz

Built Ford Tough Series Points standings reflect a bull rider's
overall season ranking among fellow bull riders on the Built Ford
Tough Series tour. Each rider begins the new season with zero
points and must earn his ranking in the standings by accumulating
points at Built Ford Tough Series events throughout the season. The
Built Ford Tough Series Points standings are tabulated beginning
with the first regular event of the season. The standings are
updated each night following a Built Ford Tough Series
competition.

Built Ford Tough Series Presented by Wrangler

bilt fohrd tuhf seer-eez pri-zented bahy rang-gler

The PBR's "major league" tour is the 34-city Built Ford Tough
Series presented by Wrangler. The Built Ford Tough Series features
the PBR's top 45 bull riders competing at each event throughout the
year. A Built Ford Tough Series rider must win enough money to
maintain his ranking among the top 45 bull riders.

Style notes: Prior to the 2003 season, the Built Ford
Tough Series was known as the Bud Light Cup Series, however Bud
Light Cup Series is not correct when referencing an event in 2003
or later. When referencing an event prior to 2003, just use the
year and event title (2002 PBR Anaheim Open). On first reference,
Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler is preferred. For
each additional reference, Built Ford Tough Series is
acceptable.

Built Ford Tough Series World Champion

bilt fohrd tuhf seer-eez wurld cham-pee-uhn

The title of Built Ford Tough Series World Champion is awarded
to the bull rider who, upon conclusion of regular-season Built Ford
Tough Series events and the Built Ford Tough Series World Finals,
is ranked No. 1 in the Built Ford Tough Series Points
standings.

Style notes: Prior to the 2003 season, the Built Ford
Tough Series World Champion was known as the Bud Light Cup World
Champion, however Bud Light Cup World Champion is not correct in
reference to a PBR world champion crowned in 2003 or later. When
referencing a world champion whose title was earned prior to 2003,
"PBR World Champion" is acceptable. When referencing a world
champion crowned in 2003 or after, Built Ford Tough Series World
Champion is preferred. The Built Ford Tough Series World Champion
is not synonymous with the Built Ford Tough Series World Finals
Champion. (see also Built Ford Tough Series World Finals
Champion)

Built Ford Tough Series World Finals Champion

bilt fohrd tuhf seer-eez wurld fahyn-lz cham-pee-uhn

The title of Built Ford Tough Series World Finals Champion is
awarded to the bull rider who earns the highest cumulative score at
the Built Ford Tough Series World Finals presented by Wrangler
whitch is held in Las Vegas each year.

Bullfighter

boo'l-fahy-ter

A bullfighter's job is to distract a bull when a bull rider
either bucks off his bull or dismounts after his eight-second ride.
The distraction provided by the bullfighter gives the rider a
chance to get back to his feet and out of harm's way.

Style notes: Bullfighter is one word; it is not "bull
fighter."

Bull

boo'l

Bulls that compete in PBR competition come in an array of
shapes, sizes and colors and display their own personalities and
traits that make them unique in the bull-riding arena. Though a
bucking bull is often in his prime as an athlete around age five or
six, many bulls buck past the age of 10 and, when retired from
competition, are used as sires in bucking bull breeding
programs.

Bull of the World Finals

boo'l uhv th'uh wurld fahyn-lz

Upon conclusion of the annual PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals,
the toughest animal athlete, as determined by the highest score
recorded by a bull during World Finals.

Change Directions

cheynj dih-rek-shuhnz

A bull that is said to "change directions" exhibits a bucking
pattern in which he changes direction laterally forward and
backwards or side to side.

Bull Rider

boo'l rahy-der

A bull rider is the human athlete in the man-versus-beast sport
of bull riding. A bull rider must be 18 years or older to obtain
the membership required of each PBR competitor.

Style notes: Bull rider is two words; it is not
"bullrider."

Bull Rope

boo'l rohp

The bull rope is what the bull rider grips throughout the ride.
It is wrapped around the chest of the bull directly behind the
animal's front legs. At the bottom of the rope hangs a metal bell
designed to give the rope some weight so that it will fall off the
bull as soon as the rider is bucked off or dismounts the
animal.

Chute(s)

shoot

A bull ride originates inside a gated steel box called a chute.
There are typically six chutes at each PBR competition lined
lengthwise at one end of the arena. However, some events have a set
of six chutes at each end of the arena for a total of 12. The bull
rider and bull remain in a designated chute until the arena is
clear and the rider has strapped his hand in his bull rope. When
the rider is ready, he nods his head, signaling the gate man to
open the chute gate and allow the ride to begin.

Cover

kuhv-er

When a rider "covers" his bull, he successfully stays aboard the
bull for eight seconds and therefore earns a score for his
efforts.

Dillinger

dil-in-jer

Dillinger, the 2000 and 2001 PBR Bull of the Year, is one of
PBR's most recognized animal athletes. The black, white-faced bull
owned by Texas-based Herrington Cattle Co. is the only PBR bull to
twice win the prestigious Bull of the Year title. A leg injury
sustained in June 2002 currently prevents Dillinger from competing
at PBR events. When in top form, Dillinger stands out as one of the
strongest, most agile bulls in the business. He jumps high, spins
fast and kicks hard - all desired traits of a great bucking
bull.

Dismount

dis-mount

A bull ride is over when either the bull rider is bucked off or
the eight-second time requirement is met. When a bull rider is
still in control of the ride when the eight-second buzzer sounds,
he must dismount or get off the bull as safely as possible. To
dismount, a bull rider most commonly reaches down with his free
hand, jerks loose his riding hand from his bull rope and flings
himself off as the bull is kicking so that the momentum of the kick
will propel the rider as far away from the bull as possible. When
possible, a rider waits until the bull is moving or spinning away
from his riding hand, at which time the bull rider dismounts in the
direction of his riding hand.

Example: A right-handed bull rider waits until the bull
spins left, at which time he dismounts off the animal's right
side.

Disqualified

dis-kwol-uh-fahy

Sometimes a bull rider can be disqualified and therefore receive
a no-score even if he stays aboard his designated bull for eight
seconds. A bull rider is disqualified if he touches the bull or
himself with his free hand during the ride or if his riding hand
comes free from the bull rope at any point during the eight-second
ride.

Doctor Release

dok-ter ree-lees

Often times a rider will enter a PBR event in advance but then
sustain an injury that prevents him from competing at that event.
If a rider must withdraw from competition because of an injury, he
is required to submit a doctor release. The doctor release provides
PBR officials with written proof from a physician that the bull
rider's injury is serious enough that he cannot or should not
compete. This formality makes an injured bull rider exempt from any
applicable entry fees or fines assessed for skipping an event. Once
a rider doctor releases, however, he is ineligible to compete in
any PBR competition for the following 10 days.

"Down in the Well"

doun in th'uh wel

The expression "down in the well" is used by bull riders to
describe a situation in which a bull is spinning in one direction
and the force of the spin pulls the rider down the side of the bull
into motion's vortex. This is a dangerous scenario that often
results in a bull rider getting hung up to the bull.

Draw

draw

An event's list of bull riders and the bulls with which they are
randomly paired is called the 'draw.' The draw for a Built Ford
Tough Series event is typically created via computer the Wednesday
prior to an event. If a bull rider says he has a 'good draw' it
means he is happy with the bull that he was randomly selected to
ride.

Eight Seconds

eyt sek-uhndz

Eight seconds is the amount of time a bull rider must stay
aboard his bull to receive a score. During the eight-second ride,
the bull rider cannot touch his free hand to the bull or himself or
he will be disqualified.

Eight Seconds is the title of a 1990s movie based on the life of
the late Lane Frost, a world champion bull rider who was fatally
injured at the 1989 Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days.

Eight Seconds is the title of PBR's official souvenir program
sold at each PBR Built Ford Tough Series event.

Enter

en-ter

In most cases a bull rider cannot just show up to an event and
expect to compete. Rather he must enter the event by calling PBR
Headquarters and submitting his name and intention to compete.

Fades

feydz

A bull that fades during a ride moves backward while
simultaneously spinning or bucking in one or more directions.

First Round or "First Go"

furst round / furst goh

The first round or "go" is the first and sometimes the only
preliminary round of competition at a PBR event. A high score in
the first round is important to a bull rider because it counts
toward his qualification for the Built Ford Tough Championship
Round.

Flank Man

flangk man

A flank man is the person who fits the flank strap on the bull
and tightens it, if necessary, as the bull exits the chute.
Different bulls respond to flank straps in different ways, making
it important for the flank man to know the bull's tendencies - this
knowledge helps a flank man judge how tight or loose to make the
flank strap on a given bull. Because this knowledge of each bull is
so important, a flank man often is the stock contractor who owns
the bull or a livestock supervisor who works for that stock
contractor.

Flank Strap

flangk strap

A flank strap is a strap that goes around the flank of a bull.
Its purpose is to enhance the natural bucking motion of a bull and
to encourage the animal to extend its hind legs when trying to get
his rider on the ground. The flank strap never covers or goes
around a bull's genitals, and no sharp or foreign objects are ever
placed inside the flank strap to agitate the animal. Pulling the
flank strap too tight would restrict a bull's motion, making it
uncomfortable for the bull to perform. The flank strap is designed
for quick release and is removed immediately after the bull exits
the arena.

Fouled

foul-ed

If a rider is fouled, it means something happened during the
eight-second ride that gave the bull an unfair advantage over the
bull rider. This can include the bull rubbing on or hitting the
bucking chute at start of the ride or the flank strap falling off
the bull before the ride is over. When a foul occurs, the judges
often award the bull rider the option of a reride.

Free Hand

free hand

A bull rider's free hand is the hand he does not use to grip the
bull rope during a ride. The free hand must stay in the air
throughout the ride. If it touches the bull, or the bull rider
before eight seconds elapse, the rider is disqualified and receives
no score.

Gate Man

geyt man

An event's gate man is positioned in the arena in front of the
designated chute from which a ride is about to start. The gate man,
holding onto a nylon rope tied to the designated chute's gate,
waits for a bull rider's cue to open the chute gate, thus allowing
the ride to begin. The gate man must quickly open the chute gate as
wide as possible and immediately get out of the way as the bull and
bull rider exit the chute.

Glove

gluhv

A rider's glove is made of thick, soft leather. It is designed
to let the rider grip the bull rope with ease while protecting his
riding hand from rope burn.

Gold Buckle

gohld buhk-uhl

The PBR World Champion annually is presented with his sport's
coveted gold buckle, the ultimate symbol of achievement in bull
riding. The custom-made belt buckle is valued at more than
$10,000.

Glen Keeley Award

glen kee-lee uh-wawrd

The Glen Keeley Award annually is presented to the Canadian bull
rider who earns the most money throughout an entire PBR season. The
award is in memory of Glen Keeley, a Canadian bull rider who was
fatally injured March 24, 2000, during PBR competition in
Albuquerque, N.M.

Hooked

hookt

When a bull rider dismounts from or is bucked off a bull, the
bull sometimes goes after the rider or the bullfighter and attempts
to hook the human target with his horns. This is known as being
"hooked."

Hung up

huhng uhp

Sometimes a rider gets tossed from a bull but is unable to free
his riding hand from his bull rope and therefore is "hung up" to
the bull. When this dangerous scenario occurs, the bullfighters
often move in to help the bull rider free his hand from his rope
and get away from the bull.

"Into his Hand"

in-too hiz hand

Bull riders use the term "into his hand" or "into my hand" to
describe the scenario in which a bull is spinning in the same
direction of a rider's riding hand.

Example: A right-handed bull rider on a bull that spins
to the right is riding a bull "into his hand."

Judges

juhj-iz

PBR judges, who determine a rider's score based upon his and the
bull's performances, are hired based on strict and extensive
qualifications maintained by the PBR Board of Directors and
members. PBR management has created the position of Judging
Administrator. This person is responsible for coordinating judging
staff for all PBR events and monitoring the accuracy and
professionalism of all officials. Each Built Ford Tough Series
event now employs four judges. Each judge has 50 points to
distribute for each ride (25 points for the bull, and 25 points for
the rider.) The Total form each of these judges in added together
to get the ride's total score. Four judges also officiate the PBR
Built Ford Though World Finals where quarter points are allowed by
the event judges.

Lane Frost/Brent Thurman Award

leyn frawst brent thuhrman uh-wawrd

The Lane Frost/Brent Thurman Award is presented each year to the
bull rider who makes the highest-scoring ride at the Built Ford
Tough Series World Finals. The award is in memory of bull riders
Lane Frost, who was fatally injured during competition at the 1989
Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, and Brent Thurman, who sustained
fatal injuries at the 1994 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Left Hand Delivery

left hand dih-liv-uh-ree

When the chute gate opens on the left side (to the bull rider's
left).

Little Yellow Jacket

lit-l yel-oh jak-it

The only consecutive three-time PBR World Champion Bull (2002 -
2004). Little Yellow Jacket retired in 2005 and also holds the
distinction of being the bull upon which 2000 and 2003 PBR World
Champion Chris Shivers had the opportunity to win $1,000,000 if he
was able to cover him for the requisite 8 seconds. Shivers was
bucked off in less than 2 seconds. Little Yellow Jacket left the
arena making his owners, Berger, Teague and Taupin, $50,000
richer.

Livestock Director

lahyv-stok dih-rek-ter

The PBR Livestock director works with numerous stock contractors
nationwide to ensure that the highest-caliber bucking bulls in the
sport are used in PBR competition. PBR Board of Directors advisor
and former competitor Cody Lambert serves as PBR's Livestock
Director.

Muley

myoo-lee

Muley is a term used to describe a hornless bull.

Officials

uh-fish-uh'lz

see Judges

Opening Ceremonies

oh-puh-ning ser-uh-moh-neez

One of the most anticipated parts of any Built Ford Tough Series
event is its opening ceremony, a multi-media production that
incorporates elaborate props, stage lighting, video, music and
pyrotechnics. The production typically runs 15 minutes and costs
roughly $750 per minute.

PBR Headquarters

pee bee ahr hed-kwawr-terz

As of July 2007, the PBR headquarters are located in Pueblo,
Colorado. A full-time staff of more then 100 employees works
year-round either at PBR headquarters, from international offices
in Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, or on the road at
hundreds of annual PBR events.

PBR Rookie of the Year

pee bee ahr roo'k-ee uhv th'uh yeer

The PBR Rookie of the Year award goes to the bull rider who, in
his first year of PBR competition, earns more money than any other
first-year competitor. Prior to 2003, points acquired throughout
the season determined who received the Rookie of the Year
award.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the
sanctioning body for rodeo throughout the United States. Though a
handful of PBR bull riders also hold memberships in PRCA, the PBR
is in no way affiliated with PRCA or its sanctioned events.

Pro Bull Rider Outreach

proh boo'l rahy-der out-reech

Pro Bull Rider Outreach serves as a traveling ministry for
Christian bull riders whose involvement in PBR competition prevents
them from attending services at their hometown place of worship.
The ministry, spearheaded by former PBR bull rider and current PBR
judging administrator, Cody Custer, organizes church services for
bull riders to attend during most Built Ford Tough Series events.
The services, open to all PBR riders, staff and the public, are
usually conducted on the second morning in the Built Ford Tough
Series host venue at each event.

Qualified Ride

kwol-uh-fahyd rahyd

When a rider makes an eight-second ride and is not disqualified,
he has made a qualified ride and, therefore, earns a score.

Qualifier Standings

kwol-uh-fahy-er stan-dingz

Though Built Ford Tough Points determine the annual PBR World
Champion, a rider earns and maintains his ranking on the Built Ford
Tough Series by being among the 45 highest-ranked riders in the PBR
Qualifier Standings. The Qualifier Standings are calculated by how
much money a rider earns in all levels of PBR competition. Thus,
earning money on PBR's Challenger Tour, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour,
or Discovery Tour events, as well as on the PBR's International
circuits is vital for riders seeking a spot on the lucrative Built
Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler. At the end of PBR's
regular season, the top 45 riders in the PBR Qualifier Standings
qualify for the Built Ford Tough Series World Finals.

Rank

rangk

A bull that is difficult to ride is considered "rank."

Reride

ree-rahyd

Judges are allowed to award a bull rider a reride - a second
opportunity to compete on a different bull - if they feel his first
bull did not perform at the level of other bulls in the competition
and, therefore, did not give him a fair chance to earn a high
score. The reride bulls are selected prior to the event and kept
with the other bulls that are in the draw should the need for a
reride arise.

Rider Relief Fund

rahy-der ri-leef fuhnd

Rider Relief Fund, established in 1999, provides financial aid
to bull riders whose careers are put on hold by injury. Resistol
contributed more than $1 million in seed money to start the
non-profit fund that helps professional, college and high school
bull riders and bullfighters who sustain injuries during
competition. Money is raised via personal contributions and a
variety of annual fund raisers including golf tournaments, silent
auctions and a blackjack tournament.

Regular Season

reg-yuh-ler see-zuh'n

PBR regular-season events take place year-round and culminate at
key post-season events scheduled for each level of PBR competition.
The Built Ford Tough Series regular season includes tour events
that span from November through the following October. The Built
Ford Tough Series post season is the Built Ford Tough Series World
Finals presented by Wrangler, which is held in Las Vegas in late
October or early November.

Riding Hand

rahy-ding hand

The hand a bull rider uses to grip his bull rope is called his
"riding hand."

Right Hand Delivery

rahyt hand dih-liv-uh-ree

When the chute gate opens on the right side (to the bull rider's
right).

Ring of Honor

ring uhv on-er

The PBR Ring of Honor, similar to many sports' hall-of-fame
honors, is reserved for select bull riders whose contributions to
the sport of bull riding last beyond their success in the
competitive arena. The award, symbolized by a custom-made,
gold-and-diamond ring engraved with the honoree's name and the PBR
logo, is bestowed upon its recipients each year during a ceremony
at the Built Ford Tough World Finals.

Rookie of the Year

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The PBR Rookie of the Year award goes to the bull rider who, in his first year of PBR competition, earns more points than any other first-year competitor. From 2003-12, the award was presented to the bull rider whoearned the most money during his first PBR season.

Second Round or "Second Go"

sek-uh'nd round / sek-uh'nd goh

The second round or "go" is the second preliminary round of
competition at a PBR event. A high score in the second round is
important to a bull rider because it counts toward his
qualification for the Built Ford Tough Championship Round.

Seeded

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A rider is seeded if he is ranked among the top 45 bull
riders.

Short Round or "Short Go"

shawrt round / shawrt goh

The "short go" or "short go round" is a slang term for the Built
Ford Tough Championship Round. (see also Built Ford Tough
Championship Round)

Slap

slap

If a rider slaps a bull with his free hand during a ride, he is
disqualified and, therefore, does not receive a score.

Spinner

spin-er

A bull that displays a bucking pattern in which he spins in a
tight circle throughout the ride is often referred to by bull
riders as a "spinner."

Spurs

spurz

Bull riders wear spurs that are required to have dull, loosely
locked rowels (the wheel-like part of the spur that comes in
contact with the animal). The spurs help a rider maintain his
balance by giving him added grip with his feet. The spurs do not
cut or scratch a bull's hide, which is seven times thicker than a
human's skin.

Stock Contractor

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PBR Livestock Director Cody Lambert works with numerous stock
contractors - the people who own and lease bulls to the PBR - to
ensure that the pool of bulls used at each event are the highest
caliber possible. Most Built Ford Tough Series events feature an
estimated 80 to 90 bulls that are supplied by as many as ten,
oftentimes more, different PBR stock contractors, depending upon
the location and duration of the event.

Stock Contractor of the Year

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Upon conclusion of each PBR season, the PBR Stock Contractor of
the Year award is presented to the stock contractor who, based on a
vote of PBR bull riders, has consistently supplied the highest
quality bucking bulls at PBR events.

Turn Back

turn bak

The term "turn back" is used to describe a bull that displays a
bucking pattern in which he heads in one direction and then makes a
sharp move in the opposite direction.

Turn Out

turn out

A bull rider who enters a competition and then decides to
forfeit his entry fees and not compete for reasons other than
injury has "turned out" of the competition. If injury forces a bull
rider to opt out of competition, the bull rider doctor releases
from competition and is not required to forfeit his entry fee.
Built Ford Tough Series riders are not allowed to turn out of
competition or they will face strict fines. This rule ensures that
the world's best bull riders are featured at every Built Ford Tough
Series event.

Vest / Protective Vest

vest / pruh-tek-tiv vest

Invented by former PBR rider Cody Lambert, the vest is designed
to prevent injury when a rider gets stomped on or gored by a bull.
The vest is made of a material called Kevlar, the same material
used to make bulletproof vests. A rider's vest helps protect bones
and internal organs that are otherwise vulnerable to injury if
crushed by a 2,000-pound bull.